Our strategy

We will achieve the outcomes of our strategy through our 3 DEI pillars:

Leadership + Culture

Develop our leaders as inclusive role models and drive a culture where we harness diversity of thought for greater success.

Equitable business practices

Employ equitable business practices that improve the employee experience and affect positive change.

Diverse representation

Improve the diversity of our workforce to ensure we represent the customers and communities that we serve.

Policies

We run an extensive + active DEI programme with activities based on each pillar:

Global family leave policy

Our global family leave policy is inclusive for all new parents, across our regions.

Global transition at work policy

Outlines our commitment to supporting transgender employees and those with non-binary identities at work.

Global Workplace adjustments

Supporting those with disabilities or long-term health conditions to ensure they experience a fair chance to join, develop + grow with us.

Global domestic abuse policy

A commitment by Colt to provide support, resources and tools to anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse, stalking or coercive control.

Menopause guidelines

Our menopause guidelines for managers and employees provide information and support for employees as well as those who are directly and indirectly affected.

Neurodiversity guidelines

Providing information and practical advice for both managers and employees on understanding and supporting colleagues with diverse cognitive backgrounds.

Our networks

Our employee networks help us support a diverse workforce

Women+@Colt
Our women’s and allies network exists to promote diversity and gender balance at Colt and engage with all employees to enable women to thrive. Women+ @Colt was Highly Commended at the 2024 Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion Award as the Employee Network Group of the Year.
PrideMatters
Our LGBTQ+ and Allies network strives to make us a more inclusive place, helping us drive the message that we embrace all identities. Pride Matters was awarded second place in the Outstanding LGBTQIA Network of the Year at the 2024 British Diversity Awards.
YOUnited
YOUnited exists to promote cross cultural understanding and an environment where anyone can flourish regardless of their race, ethnicity, faith or cultural background.
Disability Accessibility Network
Aims to raise awareness of visible and invisible disabilities and health conditions, and champion inclusion across Colt.
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Our strategy

Key initiatives

Aspire2Tech

A focused initiative to drive better representation of women in our technical functions, designed to help women transition into technical roles

Allies in action

An active community of allies that promotes equity, accessibility and a sense of belonging.

Mental health first aiders

We have 75 MHFAs at Colt who have been trained to be the first response for colleagues who need a listening ear or signposting to further support.

Accessibility programme

A multi-year journey for our business as we take steps to build accessibility into everything we do.

Menopause reframed

An initiative aimed at raising awareness, educating and supporting individuals in order to reduce the stigma around menopause.

Inclusive leadership

Focusing specifically on people managers and tailored to address individual teams and cultural challenges

Neuroinclusion programme

A comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing neurodiversity awareness, training and providing support tools.

Colt Early careers

Designed to recruit and develop the next generation through internships, apprenticeships, graduate schemes and early career roles.

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Memberships, Accreditations + awards

We firmly believe in creating an inclusive workplace for all and we've taken significant steps towards achieving this.

We are always striving to be better to make Colt as welcoming as possible. In the meantime, we will use this recognition as motivation to do even more in the future. These memberships, awards and accreditations show we’re on the right track and making significant progress.

The extraordinary everyday.

By tackling the complexities and frustrations of the everyday, we take away the grind - making room for the extraordinary.

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